Cartagena : Private City Tour in the Walled city with Fortress

5.0 (5 reviews) Cartagena, Colombia
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Duration3h - 4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

On this visit to the pearl of the Caribbean you will visit the Convent of the stern founded and built since 1606-1611, which is located on a mountain at 140 meters altitude and where the patron saint virgin of the city (Virgin de la candelaria) is located, and then arrive at the largest fortification of the Caribbean The Fort of San Felipe de Barajas, which witnessed and executioner in the most epic naval battle of the Caribbean in 1741 against Admiral Vernon, and finally will make a tour of the walled city visiting its squares, churches and monuments being part of this magnificent city, ending with a panoramic tour in the bay of Cartagena to better understand the defense system of the city and see the social distribution in Cartagena.

Options

If you are 4 to 15 people

Pickup included

if you are 2 to 3 people

Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • You will be given a bottle with water for hydration during your tour.
  • Entrance tickets to the Convent of the Aft and fort of San Felipe
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. La Popa Convent
    1h · Admission ticket included
    In the stern convent you can admire its architecture while listening to the history of the convent (of the importance of that convent for local festivities) and you can also appreciate the city of Cartagena in all its extension; making a forced stop to talk about the Cartagena society, its social distribution, its poverty, and its people.
  2. Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    We will first talk about the life and work of the hero Blaz de Lezo and then enter the largest fortification of the Caribbean, within which we will visit its highest place (Bonete), we will pass through its tunnels and passages, discovering and feeling each one of the most important events that took place in it and we will also talk about its construction.
  3. Centro Historico
    1h 30m
    We will walk through the streets of the city, while admiring its colonial architecture; We will talk about the foundation and construction of the city, the pirate attacks it suffered, the base of its economy and why Cartagena was the main port of South America. We will visit its beautiful squares, churches, sculptures and monuments while we talk about each one of them, their roles, history and importance in the city of Cartagena.
  4. Playa de Bocagrande
    30m
    We will finish this experience by taking a panoramic tour of Cartagena Bay to explain why the Spaniards chose Carthagena as the place to keep the treasures and also talk about the social distribution in Cartagena Bay

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The collection is made in the tourist area of the city: Centro Historico, Bocagrande, Laguito, Castillo Grande, Manga, Crespo, Cabrero, Marbella, the hills. for cruise ships, it must be at least 4 people.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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